Mumbai: The Indian equity market experienced a turbulent trading session on 12 June 2025, as benchmark indices ended in deep red amid global jitters, weak institutional flows, and sectoral pressure. Despite the broader market weakness, select small-cap counters surged spectacularly, defying the downtrend.
🔻 Benchmark Indices Take a Hit on 12 June 2025
The Nifty 50 tumbled by 253.20 points (-1.01%), closing at 24,888.20, marking a significant psychological breach below the 25,000 mark. All other major indices mirrored the sentiment:
| Index | Closing Level | Change (Points) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,888.20 | -253.20 | -1.01% |
| Nifty Next 50 | 67,536.50 | -1,235.35 | -1.80% |
| Nifty Fin Service | 26,579.90 | -210.05 | -0.78% |
| Nifty Bank | 56,082.55 | -377.20 | -0.67% |
📍 Nifty 50 Trading Range:
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Open: 25,164.45
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High: 25,196.20
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Low: 24,825.90
The sharp selloff was attributed to weak global cues, persistent concerns over inflation, cautious outlook by the U.S. Fed, and profit booking after recent highs.
📈 Top Performing Stocks – Bright Spots Amid Bearish Mood
Despite the overall gloom, several small-cap stocks staged a stunning rally, hitting upper circuits and clocking huge volumes.
| 🔹 Symbol | LTP (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUBTOWN | 228.37 | +38.06 | +20.00% | 81.72 | 176.92 |
| KARMAENG | 83.46 | +13.91 | +20.00% | 6.39 | 5.29 |
| ZENITHSTL | 8.50 | +1.41 | +19.89% | 32.91 | 2.75 |
| SHAH | 3.76 | +0.62 | +19.75% | 52.70 | 1.87 |
| KBCGLOBAL | 0.45 | +0.07 | +18.42% | 2,081.05 | 8.95 |
⭐ Highlights:
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HUBTOWN soared with high delivery volumes, indicating long-term investor interest.
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KBCGLOBAL traded with over 2,000 lakh shares, showing massive speculative activity.
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KARMAENG and ZENITHSTL rallied to hit their 20% upper circuits, emerging as intraday favorites.
📉 Biggest Losers – Bears Clamp Down on Mid & Small Caps
Heavy selloffs were also observed in specific stocks, especially those with high valuations or recent rallies.
| 🔻 Symbol | LTP (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAPMYINDIA | 1,760.00 | -193.30 | -9.90% | 23.95 | 432.06 |
| SEPC-RE3 | 1.35 | -0.26 | -16.15% | 380.91 | 6.17 |
| CINEVISTA | 19.20 | -2.16 | -10.11% | 4.59 | 0.91 |
| HAVISHA | 2.43 | -0.24 | -8.99% | 9.48 | 0.26 |
| ANTGRAPHIC | 1.38 | -0.13 | -8.61% | 43.80 | 0.63 |
⚠️ Notable Fall:
MAPMYINDIA, a heavyweight in the tech-mapping sector, saw a significant value erosion of ₹193 per share in a single session, wiping out over ₹400 crore in market capitalization.
🧠 Expert Take: What’s Driving the Market Mood?
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Global Influence: U.S. inflation and interest rate uncertainty continued to weigh on emerging markets.
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Profit Booking: Post-election euphoria is cooling as investors realign portfolios.
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Sectoral Drag: Banking and financial services underperformed, dragging the broader indices.
📉 Investor Sentiment & Cautionary Signals
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📊 Volatility Index (VIX) is likely to remain high in coming days.
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🏦 FIIs (Foreign Institutional Investors) have turned cautious, shifting focus to defensives.
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⚖️ Retail investors are advised to avoid high-beta stocks and focus on fundamentally strong companies.
📌 Conclusion: Market Faces Resistance While Small Caps Offer Hope
The selloff in frontline indices indicates a short-term correction phase, with heavyweights taking a breather. However, the buzz in small-cap counters like HUBTOWN and KARMAENG showcases continued retail participation and speculative interest. Going forward, market direction will depend on upcoming macroeconomic data, monsoon forecasts, and global cues.
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